Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW)

Subjects covered include:

• Aims and principles of first aid
• Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures
• CPR and use of an AED
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, asthma
• Legal aspects of first aid at work – such as record keeping
• Managing cardiac circulation, asthma attacks and choking
• Management of fractures and dislocation

This qualification is assessed by the following two methods:

1. Practical assessment – there will be continual assessment by the tutor as participants demonstrate the practical first aid skills, during the sessions.
2. Theory assessment – Learners must answer a series of written questions during the sessions using the Highfield assessment paperwork, with support from the tutor.

The training event is 18 hours over three days.

The price includes:

• Highly qualified first aid trainer
• Emergency first aid  handbook
• Registration and certification
• Postage of certificates

The qualification is valid for a period of three years after which point learners must retake the course. In addition, annual refresher training is strongly recommended.

If your organisation requires more than 12 staff to be trained, additional trainers can be booked for the same date.